PISTONS STEAL THE DRAFT?! Ebuka Okorie Falls to No. 17 | Detroit Lands a BUCKET GETTER!
The Detroit Pistons may have just pulled off one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NBA Draft!
With the 17th overall pick, Detroit selects Ebuka Okorie, one of the most explosive scorers and pure bucket getters in this draft class. Okorie brings elite shot creation, scoring versatility, confidence, and the ability to take pressure off Cade Cunningham in the backcourt.
In this video, we break down:
🏀 Why Ebuka Okorie could be the steal of the draft
🏀 How he fits alongside Cade Cunningham
🏀 His strengths as a scorer and playmaker
🏀 What this pick means for the future of the Detroit Pistons
🏀 Why Detroit may have landed incredible value at No. 17
Could Trajan Langdon and the Pistons front office have found their next star?
Let me know your grade for the pick in the comments!
#DetroitPistons #NBADraft #EbukaOkorie #PistonsNation #CadeCunningham #NBADraft2026 #DetroitBasketball #EverythingKing #MotorCityBasketball #PistonsTalk
👑 Like, Subscribe, and Join the Kingdom for daily Detroit Pistons coverage! 🏀🔥
OKORIEOO
Really happy to find a youtuber that focus on detroit pistons,deserves a description
And the icing on the cake is, I feel like Beasely should be coming back on a cheap deal while still being able to bring in a Tyler Hero even if we lose a C Lev,( whom I can’t stand) and a Ron holland ( whom I’d hate to let go)
I think the Pistons got a good player. We need another ball handler so Kate can get some relief and we definitely need another scoring punch because we were atrocious in that area of need.
I dont care what anyone says this kid is just going to be Marcus sasser part 2. He is not going to move the needle. Youre just drinking the media kool aid.
Kemba Walker 2.0🔥
King I appreciate all your content. I know your a family guy so thanks for taking time out to keep us updated. I think the move last night could work ! It's a wait and see type of thing.
We got a shooter. Like it!
Why not Cameron Carr?
I was mad at first but after watching his highlights Trajan cooked with that pick
Not impressed. Tired of the pistons doing the bare minimum while other teams get better. We just love our team. Not impressed
He may also be a trade tool that we don't know about yet
Steal of the draft☆☆☆☆☆
I started warming up to it on the live. I like it, he can still grow a few more inches in height. He'll be learning from Cade. If he's 3 isn't falling right away as long as that mid range game is good, he could be a good role player for us.
He reminds me of Reggie Jackson.
None of you saying he won’t help and criticizing Langdon and his decision making are demonstrating you really don’t know basketball. Relax. Because if you are so certain then and see into the future then give us the Powerball numbers. You really do not know how things will go.
Last night you and duece weren’t to thrilled 😂😂😂 I think he is great and he is replacing what Ivey was supposed to provide
So, he's Ebucket.
I didn't see nothing wrong with his game for real I just think it might be some other players that could be just as if not more impactful I hope I'm wrong
Most mocks had this guy going late in the 1st round….trading up to get him at #17 wasn't exactly a "steal". Of course, only time will tell if the pick is a good one or not, everything else is speculation.
My only problem is the pistons have not had the best luck when it comes to draft picks over the last 20+ years. With Cade and Duren being maybe the best picks. 🤷♂️
I like the pick. I slept on it
Sasser doesn’t have the elite handles Okorie has
I was definitely waiting to see your vid 😂 my guy!
First time watching the channel I got scared at the beginning cause I was like boy a real playmaker and got a decent finishing cause everyone was lookin at stats but the team he was surrounded wasn’t that good but for that conference im happy cause we got multiple plays to run
Okori has the highest PPG of any freshman the Pistons have ever drafted. A stat I found that showcases just how good of a scorer he is at 18 years old. His ceiling as a scorer is very high. His quickness, length and strength will allow him to create space even at his size. Okori is a certified bucket.
The pick is quite interesting, but we have too many guards on the Pistons.I have a feeling it's going to be a trade or something quite soon.
We finally got Cade some consistent help with scoring put 20 to 30 pounds on him to prepare him for the league and he’ll be perfect for us
This is baby kyrie plays like tyreese maxey just watch how cold he is in the summer league
I think he will be similar to VJ Edgecombe in terms of athleticism and explosive. He's shorter than VJ but he's a better shooter. I dont think he starts right away but Im excited to see how he and Lanier play this summer!
You were totally perplexed during your live.
I’m not sure man 🤔
19 years old, heck he might grow an inch or two, like Tatum did
So are we now going to send Troy Weaver his players, Sasser, Beef Stew, and add Ron Holland?
I'm okay with the Okorie pick. Probably part of the blowback from fans is that maybe we got it in our heads that we needed a wing who can shoot, i.e., Carr or an Evans. So when we're trading up, we're thinking Carr is the guy. Yet, we do need secondary ball handling and scoring as well. Remember this, folks: during the playoffs, Cade was responsible for 47% of our offense—47%!—coming back from a collapsed lung and likely fractured rib. We would all be gassed and making turnovers at that point.
I wanted Carr.
I like the pick personally. The people caling him Sasser 2.0 have no clue what the hell they are talking about.
Kind of wild Isaiah Evans fell out of the first round
Guess Raptors at #19 were in love w/ him. A shade shorter than T. Maxey but w/ a 6’7” wing span. At #17 was a great pick of huge “potential”. Second youngest drafted player, huge upside. SMART kid was accepted at Harvard.
Mark my words modern day Zeke 😮😮 yeah that’s right I said it 💯💯😂
Why does this kid remind me of Reggie Jackson
Don't know who's comparing him to those guys, I think ppl are using current successful guards at the same height to make a point… Height Height Height, the Finals MVP is the same height.